A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records, with a Little Extra Help

Diane Henriks, MyHeritage Webinars
May 14, 2024
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About this webinar

Take a closer look at the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Census records as vital genealogy resources, while looking into details you may have missed, along with benefits to and tips in using these records and a little extra help from MyHeritage!

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Diane Henriks, the “Descendant Detective” and Founder of Know Who Wears the Genes in Your Family , is a passionate and seasoned Los Angeles County-based professional genealogist, investigator, speaker...
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  1. DT
    Diane Telfer
    1 year ago

    Farm schedules are not available for 1900 and 1910--they were destroyed by Congressional order. I think they are only available for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

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      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      I mentioned the farm schedule numbers were provided on them. The presentation is on the population head count schedules only. Great job checking into census schedules! :)

  2. MC
    Maria Capaldi
    1 year ago

    Excellent

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    • DH
      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      Thank you! :)

  3. OG
    Ola Gervits
    1 year ago

    Thank you

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      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      You are so welcome! I hope it was helpful. :)

  4. JM
    Janice Maynard
    1 year ago

    A good reminder to look carefully at each category listed on the census and also to check the ages of the children against the current wife to decide if a previous wife should be looked for.

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      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      I am so glad that you found the tips helpful! Thank you for joining! :)

  5. SB
    Sharon Barnes
    1 year ago

    I have looked at each individual census in-depth, but never have really compared them. She gives a great presentation and food for thought making me go back to re-evaluate each for further information. Thank you.

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    • DH
      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      I'm so glad you found the information helpful. You should always go back and re-evaluate ALL records. ;)

  6. CR
    Cindy Romero
    1 year ago

    Very helpful.

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    • DH
      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thank you for joining! :)

  7. MA
    Mary Apple
    1 year ago

    I learned so much about things I did not know to look for in the census.

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    • DH
      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      I'm so glad to hear that! What it's all about! ;)

  8. LS
    Lynne Smith
    1 year ago

    excellent presentation

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    • DH
      Diane Henriks
      1 year ago

      Thank you so much! Glad you could join! :)

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